List of Kazakhs
This is a list of famous Kazakhs.
Actors, filmmakers and fashion models
- Shaken Aimanov (1914–1970), film director, actor
- Timur Bekmambetov (born 1961), film director
- Rashid Nugmanov (born 1954), film director
- Gulshat Omarova (born 1968), writer, film director and actress
- Berik Aitzhanov (born 1979), actor, film producer
- Ruslana Korshunova (1987–2008), international fashion model
- Alyona Subbotina (born 1990), international fashion model
Artists
- Altynai Asylmuratova (born 1961), ballerina
- Abylkhan Kasteev (1904–1973), painter
Businessmen
- Timur Kulibayev (born 1966), businessman
- Oleg Novachuk (born 1971), businessman, currently Chief Executive of Kazakhmys
- Dzhambulat Zhakievich Sarsenov (born 1961), businessman
Composers and musicians
- Kurmangazy Sagyrbayuly (1823–1896), composer, instrumentalist and folk artist
- Jambyl Jabayev (1846–1945), Kazakh traditional folksinger
- Makhambet Otemisuly (1804–1846), akyn, composer, leader of rebellious movement against Russian Empire
- Kulyash Baiseitova (1912–1957), opera singer
- Roza Baglanova (1922–2011), opera singer
- Shamshi Kaldayakov (1930–1992), composer
- Erik Kurmangaliev (1959–2008), opera singer
- Roza Rymbaeva (born 1957), singer
- Marat Bisengaliev (born 1962), violinist and director of Orchestras
- Dos Mukasan (formed 1967), rock and pop music group
- Tolkyn Zabirova (born 1970), singer
- Alan Buribaev (born 1979), conductor
- Kairat Nurtas (born 1989), singer
- Ulytau (formed 2001), Folk metal, Neo-classical metal
- Ninety One (formed 2015), Qpop band
- Dimash Kudaibergen (born 1994), singer
- Daneliya Tuleshova (born 2006), singer
Heads of state
- Ablai Khan (1711–1781), khan of Middle jüz, leader of Kazakh Khanate (1771–1781)
- Abul Khair Khan (1693–1748), khan of Junior jüz (1725–1748)
- Zhumabay Shayakhmetov (1902–1966), First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Kazakh SSR (1946–1954)
- Dinmukhamed Kunayev (1912–1993), First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Kazakh SSR (1960–1962, 1964–1986), Prime Minister, President Kazakhstan Academy of Sciences
- Nursultan Nazarbaev (born 1940), President of Kazakhstan
- Kerei Khan (?-1465), founder and co-leader of Kazakh Khanate(1456–1465)
- Janybek Khan (1428–1480), founder and co-leader of Kazakh Khanate (1465–1480)
- Burunduk Khan (?-1511), leader of the Kazakh Khanate(1480–1510)
- Kasym Khan (1445–1521), leader of the Kazakh Khanate (1510–1521)
- Kenesary Khan (1802–1847), khan of all three jüzes (1841–1847)
- Tauke Khan (?-1718), leader of the Kazakh Khanate (1680–1718)
- Esim Khan(?-1628(1643)), leader of the Kazakh Khanate(1598–1628(1643))
Philosophers
- Al-Farabi (872–950), scientist, philosopher and mathematician
- Khoja Ahmad Yasavi (1106–1166), poet and Sufi (Muslim mystic)
- Abay Qunanbayuli (1845–1904), poet, translator, composer and philosopher.
Politicians and activists
- Alikhan Bokeikhanov (1866–1937), writer, political activist and environmental scientist
- Akhmet Baitursynov (1873–1937), poet, writer and politician
- Mustafa Shokay (1890–1941), leader of the Kokand revolt (1917) against the Bolsheviks
- Osman Batur (1899–1951), (also referred to as Ospan) fighter for the freedom of the Qazaq people in Xinjiang
- Mirjaqip Dulatuli (1885–1935), poet, writer and a leader of Alash Orda government
- Eset Kotibaruli (1803–1889), leader of the anti-colonial war against Russian Empire
- Isatay Taymanuly (1791–1838), leader of rebellious movement against Russian Empire
- Makhambet Otemisuly (1804–1846), akyn, composer, leader of rebellious movement against Russian Empire
- Olzhas Suleimenov (born 1936), poet, politician, and anti-nuclear activist
- Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (born 1953), Foreign Minister, Prime Minister, 2nd President of Kazakhstan
- Karim Masimov (born 1965), Prime Minister
- Imangali Tasmagambetov (born 1956), Prime Minister
- Byrganym Aytimova (born 1953), ambassador, minister
- Janabil (born 1934), politician in China
- Gulzhana Karagusova (born 1950), member of Majilis, Minister of Labor and Social Protection
- Ashat Kerimbay (born 1947), politician in China
- Oralbeg Abdu Kerimovic, Secretary General of the government of Kazakhstan
- Yurii Khitrin, Prosecutor General
- Bolat Nurgaliyev (born 1951), diplomat
- Qairat Rysqulbekov (1966–1988), participant in Jeltoqsan protests, posthumous Hero of Kazakhstan
- Kanat Saudabayev (born 1946), politician, Secretary of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs
- Zhumabay Shayakhmetov (1902–1966), First Secretary of the Kazakh SSR
- Marat Tazhin (born 1960), Foreign Minister
- Zhanseit Tuimebayev (born 1958), Minister of Education and Science
- Aman Tuleev (born 1944), governor of Kemerovo Oblast, Russia
- Nursultan Nazarbayev, 1st President of Kazakhstan, Chairman of Nur Otan
Military
- Nurken Abdirov (1919–1942), fighter pilot, Hero of the Soviet Union
- Toktar Aubakirov (born 1946), first Kazakh in space, MP
- Raiymbek Batyr (1705-?), warrior in the 18th century against Dzungars
- Talgat Begeldinov (born 1922), Il-2 pilot, only Kazak twice awarded Hero of the Soviet Union
- Syrym Datuly (1712–1802), leader of the Kazakhs of the Junior Jüz
- Khiuaz Dospanova (1922–2008), aviation navigator, officer in the "night witches"
- Manshuk Mametova (1922–1943), World War II machine gunner, posthumous Hero of the Soviet Union
- Baurzhan Momyshuly (1910–1982), writer, posthumous Hero of the Soviet Union for actions in World War II
- Talgat Musabayev (born 1951), test pilot, former cosmonaut, Director of Aerospace Agency of Republic of Kazakhstan
- Rakhimzhan Qoshqarbaev (1924–1988), first soldier to raise the Soviet flag in the Reichstag
Scientists
Applied and Natural Science
- Alikhan Bokeikhanov (1866–1937), writer, political activist and environmental scientist
- Shafik Chokin (1912–2003), engineer, President of Academy of Sciences
- Kanysh Satpayev (1899–1964), engineer, geologist, President of Academy of Sciences
- Ken Alibek (born 1950), microbiologist
- Kaisha Atakhanova (born 1957), genetic biologist
Social science
- Al-Farabi (872–950), scientist, philosopher and mathematician
- Askar Dzhumadildayev (born 1956), mathematician
- Mirza Muhammad Haidar Dughlat (1499 or 1500–1551), historian, Chagatai Turco-Mongol military general
- Sarsen Amanzholov (1903–1958), linguist, Turkologist
- Orazak Ismagulov (born 1930), anthropologist
- Zhenis Kembayev (born 1975), jurist
- Marat Aldangorovich Sarsembaev (born 1947), jurist
Sportspersons
Boxers
- Serik Konakbaev (born 1959) – silver medal winner of the 1980 Summer Olympics
- Bolat Niyazymbetov (born 1972) – bronze medal winner of the 1996 Summer Olympics
- Yermakhan Ibraimov (born 1972) – bronze medal winner of the 1996 Summer Olympics, champion of the 2000 Summer Olympics
- Bekzat Sattarkhanov (1980–2000) – champion of the 2000 Summer Olympics
- Bulat Jumadilov (born 1973) – silver medal winner of the 1996 Summer Olympics and 2000 Summer Olympics
- Mukhtarkhan Dildabekov (born 1976) – silver medal winner of the 2000 Summer Olympics
- Bakhtiyar Artayev (born 1983) – champion of the 2004 Summer Olympics
- Serik Yeleuov (born 1980) – bronze medal winner of the 2004 Summer Olympics
- Bakhyt Sarsekbayev (born 1981) – champion of the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Yerkebulan Shynaliyev (born 1987) – bronze medal winner of the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Serik Sapiyev (born 1983) – boxer, champion of the 2012 Summer Olympics
- Kanat Islam (born 1984) – bronze medal winner of the 2008 Summer Olympics, WBA Inter-Continental, WBO NABO, WBO Inter-Continental, WBA Fedelatin, WBA Fedecaribe Super welterweight
- Yerdos Zhanabergenov (born 1983) – boxer
- Gennady Golovkin (born 1982) – silver medal winner of the 2004 Summer Olympics, current WBC, IBF, WBA Super Middleweight and IBO champion
Wrestling
Greek-Roman (Classic) style
- Shamil Serikov (1956–1989) – champion of the 1980 Summer Olympics
- Jacksylyk Ushkempirov (born 1951) – champion of the 1980 Summer Olympics
- Daulet Turlykhanov (born 1963) – silver medal winner of the 1992 Summer Olympics, silver bronze-winner of the 1996 Summer Olympics
- Nurbakyt Tengizbayev(born 1983) – bronze medal winner of the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Asset Mambetov (born 1982) – bronze medal winner of the 2008 Summer Olympics
Freestyle
- Maulen Mamyrov (born 1970) – bronze medal winner of the 1996 Summer Olympics
- Islam Bairamukov (born 1971) – silver medal winner of the 2000 Summer Olympics
Judo
- Askhat Zhitkeyev (born 1981) – judoka, silver medal-winner of the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Yeldos Smetov (born 1992) – judoka, silver medal-winner of the 2016 Summer Olympics
Chess
- Zhansaya Abdumalik (born 2000) - International Master (IM) and Woman Grandmaster (WGM)
- Darmen Sadvakasov (born 1978) – chess grandmaster
Ice hockey
- Evgeni Nabokov (born 1975) – former NHL goaltender (1995–2015)
Soccer
- Aigerim Aitymova (born 1993) - 2019 Kazakhstan women's national football team
- Seilda Baishakov (born 1950) – FC Kairat (1971 -1981)
- Samat Smakov (born 1978) – footballer, General Director for FC Aktobe
- Nurbol Zhumaskaliyev (born 1981) – footballer, Sports Director for FC Tobol
- Kairat Ashirbekov (born 1982) – FC Ordabasy from 2010
- Serikzhan Muzhikov (born 1989) - FC Astana from 2014
- Madi Zhakypbayev (born 2000) - FC Astana from 2016
- Baktiyar Zaynutdinov (born 1998) – Kazakh professional footballer, FC Rostov from 2019
- Bauyrzhan Islamkhan (born 1993) – Kazakh professional footballer, captain FC Kairat from 2014
- Yerkebulan Seydakhmet (born 2000) – Kazakh professional footballer FC Ufa from 2018
Other
- Assan Bazayev (born 1981) – cyclist
- Arman Chilmanov (born 1984) – taekwondo athlete, bronze prize-winner of the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Andrey Kryukov (born 1971) - Figure Skater
- Dias Keneshev (born 1985) – biathlete
- Kaisar Nurmagambetov (born 1977) – flatwater canoer
- Boris Polak (born 1954) – Israeli world champion and Olympic sport shooter
- Qajymuqan (1871–1948) – freestyle wrestler
- Assan Takhtakhunov (born 1986) – ski jumper
- Elizabet Tursynbayeva (born 2000) – figure skater and 2019 World Silver Medalist
- Alexander Vinokourov (born 1973) – cyclist
- Eduard Vinokurov (1942–2010) – Kazakh-born Soviet Olympic and world champion fencer
- Yernar Yerimbetov (born 1980) – gymnast
- Aliya Yussupova (born 1984) – athlete
- Radik Zhaparov (born 1984) – ski jumper
Weightlifting
- Ilya Ilyin (born 1988) – champion of the 2008 Summer Olympics and 2012 Summer Olympics
- Zulfiya Chinshanlo (born 1993) – champion of the 2012 Summer Olympics
Writers and poets
- Khoja Akhmet Yassawi (1106–1166) – poet and Sufi (Muslim mystic)
- Bukhar-zhirau Kalmakanov (1693–1789) – poet
- Shokan Walikhanuli (1835–1865) – scholar, ethnographer and historian
- Ibrahim Altynsarin (1841–1889) – pedagogue, writer
- Abay Qunanbayuli (1845–1904) – poet, composer and philosopher
- Jambyl Jabayev (1846–1945) – akyn, student of Suinbay
- Alikhan Bokeikhanov (1866–1937) – writer, political activist and environmental scientist
- Akhmet Baytursinuli (1873–1937) – poet, writer, pedagogue and politician
- Mirjaqip Dulatuli (1885–1935) – poet, writer and a leader of Alash Orda government
- Sultanmahmut Toraygirov (1893–1920) – poet and writer
- Magzhan Zhumabayev (1893–1938) – writer, publicist, founder of modern Kazakh literature
- Saken Seyfullin (1894–1939) – poet and writer, national activist
- Mukhtar Auezov (1897–1961) – writer, public figure
- Baurzhan Momyshuly (1910–1982) – writer, hero of the Soviet Union during World War II
- Sabit Mukanov (1900–1973) – poet and writer
- Gabit Musirepov (1902–1985) – writer, playwright
- Mukaghali Makatayev (1931–1976) – akyn, poet
- Tauman Torekhanov (born 1931) – writer, journalist and executive editor
- Qabdesh Jumadilov (born 1936) – writer
- Olzhas Suleimenov (born 1936) – poet, politician, and anti-nuclear activist
- Mukhtar Shakhanov (born 1942) – writer, lawmaker, ambassador
- Bakhytzhan Kanapyanov (born 1951) – poet and lyricist
- Karina Abdullina (born 1976), poet and singer
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See also
- List of people by nationality
External links
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